DECOR FELLOW

MY TWO CENTS: LIFE OF DESIGN Part Two

2011-12-24T13:55:00.000-08:00

LAMPS PLUS - STYLE ILLUMINATED AND SAAVEDRA DESIGN STUDIO Exclusive Tips for Holiday Style As we are celebrating this holiday - see if your holiday style echos one of these. What ever your style- may it be celebrated with those near and dear this season!

HOLIDAY WISHES TO YOU

2011-12-24T13:48:00.000-08:00

MY TWO CENTS: LIFE OF DESIGN

2011-12-22T11:54:00.000-08:00

HOLIDAY STYLE ISN't WHAT YOU THINK IT IS: A BIT OF ADVICE FROM ME ON STYLE ILLUMINATED- LAMPS PLUS So much needs to be accomplished in the next few days that I am in a little panic since I have not even touched my Christmas shopping list! Its a good thing, then, that I received a little reminder about what is really important to keep in mind this season from a guest

SPY OR BUY : GOES TO THE BIRDS

2011-12-14T14:28:00.000-08:00

TAKE FLIGHT BIG TIME WITH FENG SHUI AND A BIT OF @WESTELMThere are major changes happening here at SDS and DECOR FELLOW! I am super excited and focused at the moment and of course will share the details as they become perfected and ready to debut. In addition- there are changes personally - i.e. a second home in Austin TX. that I have been basically camping in until I get the real feel of what

QUICK PIC - A IS FOR ARTERIORS

2011-11-10T06:46:00.000-08:00

I was super giddy when I realized that Arteriors was following my Twitter stream- I know, right! Never mind that they have been on the BIG list forever- but that's a whole other post! Anyhow, I got to going through the files in my head and thinking where have I used some of their fab finds in the past. This is just a tiny sampling but the ones I love more than others- especially the rabbits! (Mr.

QUICK PIC : @Pier_1_Imports Pegasus Meet Oliver

2011-11-09T15:46:00.001-08:00

IN THE MIXStunning! Photo by Laure Joliet (@ljoliet )I am a champion for the philosophy that great design is available at very level and that the most interesting interiors contain a mix of high and low. Case in point, this vignette from my petite studio where a majestic bronze Pegasus from Pier 1 imports meets the Oliver taboret from my furnishings line - JAK Studio Collection. Simple, graphic

DECOR FABULOUS : SNEAK PEEK STANDARD MAG HOLIDAY

2011-11-07T18:51:00.000-08:00

@STANDARD_MAG HOLIDAY 2011 & The Perfectionist's aka @JAMES_SAAVEDRA Sneak Peek: The "terrace" of my West Hollywood studio. Vintage Bertoia and Nelson, Punchy Authentic Ikat, Gilded Cameroon, and Teak Decking. I adore it- do you?Gorgeous Photo by the amazing Laure Joliet!So rumor has it, in the Twitter-verse at least, that my little West Hollywood pad might be featured in the upcoming holiday

QUICK PIC : THE COLLECTIVE AUSTIN

2011-10-24T05:53:00.000-07:00

THE AUSTIN DESIGN STUDIOA pretty table vignetteSimple. Chic. Art.Quick tacking up of sorts - I was working out a design schemeSmattering of materialsWhere we post quick color stories we like at the moment and messages for the staffVintage spinKelly's board where an issue of Standard Magazine gets its beginningThis past trip to Austin I worked a few day at our studio - we call it The Collective.I

QUICK PIC - HEY THERE SAILOR

2011-10-23T22:44:00.001-07:00

Me and my mama...circa 1977ish. Don't you love her bangs and those glasses?Oh, and my sailor suit. Clearly, I had not voiced my opinion on that matter.

SPY OR BUY

2011-10-21T00:44:00.000-07:00

If super and fabulous are not two words to describe these palm leaf sconces- then I don't know what to call them! I think they are calling my name. From Gray Morell. Item #: 2839 Description: Pair Italian Palm Leaf Form Gilded Metal 2-Lite Sconces (circa Mid-3rd Qtr 20th Century)

DESIGN CRUSH: WE- WEST ELM

2011-10-20T05:00:00.000-07:00

WEST ELM - YES, PLEASEA trip to my post box inevitably results in a mountains pile of mail and today was no exception. The count of catalogs alone numbered 17 and as I typically do- I sift through the pile then and there-- recycling those that are just "meh" and bring back those that peak my interest.I do not know what has been happening over at West Elm but I do know that something is different

DECOR FABULOUS: STYLE ILLUMINATED

2011-10-19T00:07:00.000-07:00

STYLE ILLUMINATED: LAMPS PLUS BLOGWith the closing of my Austin abode in less than two weeks - it was time to dig up all the inspiration files I have been collecting and do a major sift and sort to weed out those images that really do not fit the bill any longer. While this property is not on the lake as I originally had my sights set upon - it is in many ways so much better. Polished concrete

QUICK PIC: SNAPSHOT DU JOUR

2011-10-10T11:20:00.000-07:00

THE PREP - SHOOT WITH @STANDARDMAGWhile I am pretty pleased with my brass polishing skills- I adore my vintage Saladino Burl table. Simple, chic, and nearly perfect. Gilded Lack shelves- a la moi! Not too shabby and what a way to up the style factor. Practical and beautiful - Ikea never looked as good.With hands permanently splattered in Powder Snow (the perfect barely there ivory paint) and bits

ART CRUSH : PHOTOGRAPHY

2011-09-26T12:13:00.001-07:00

@TODDRIDGEThe past two weeks has been all about clearing out and setting some specific intentions- after some rather stressful and trying months. I opened my inbox this morning to find a new Twitter follower - a landscape photographer.- As usual- I like to check see what they are all about and their body of work, or product, what have you because you never know what inspiration you may find.

DECOR FABULOUS: SPY OR BUY

2011-09-10T06:00:00.000-07:00

RED JASPER @ O.COI was perusing O.CO for some small space projects coming up and it is my philosophy to uncover every stone where shopping is concerned. I shop high end, low end, and EVERYTHING in between! You never know what you might find. Besides, its not what you purchase (necessarily) its all about how you incorporate your finds. While diminutive in size - this Jasper "Pyramid of Dreams"

DECOR FABULOUS: QUICKIE

2011-09-09T12:31:00.000-07:00

THE SEXY CURVE OF JAK STUDIO COLLECTION'S KENNEDYKennedy, from JAK furniture, was created for the charity project I did at the DWC. The first inception was skewed more traditional - in our Tobacco finish and a delicate back leg - to fit my overall vision of the space. While I loved my little Kennedy, I knew she could be a little vamp. With a coat of Slip lacquer and Platinum leather from Jerry

DECOR FABULOUS: THE PERFECTIONIST

2011-09-07T12:59:00.000-07:00

THE PERFECT BAR ACCORDING TO THE PERFECTIONISTThe latest issue of Kelly LaPlante's Standard Mag is out now. Race to take in the bevy of fabulous design in the Harvest issue. You will also find my column, The Perfectionist, and learn how I came to appreciate a good libation and see the very chic Lexington Bar from JAK Studio Collection. Perfect for any interior. Cheers!

DECOR FABULOUS: DESIGN QUICKIE

2011-09-05T21:21:00.001-07:00

Here is quick snap of the redeux for the Hollywood Bungalow. The candle stick is JAK Studio Collection by The Forge Shop. Oh so good!

DECOR FABULOUS: PREVIEW

2011-09-02T10:59:00.001-07:00

MEET LEXINGTON The Lexington bar cabinet joins other fabulous designs as part of the JAK Studio Collection which is under going a little revamp. In walnut solids, fluted doors, and sparkling lacquer, it is a handsome piece- even if I do say so my self. The photo above is a sneak peak at the re-design of the hollywood bungalow and you can also see its published debut here on Sept. 7th Happy Long

DECOR FABULOUS: DESIGN CRUSH

2011-08-30T23:51:00.001-07:00

CHARITABLE CHIC VIA EMI INTERIOR DESIGN WHAT A LOVELY VIGNETTE FEATURING A JAK STUDIO COLLECTION REVERSIBLE TABLE!MODERN SOPHISTICATION WITH A CUSTOM WALNUT DESK BY EMIITS ALWAYS GREAT TO CREATE A SENSE OF ENTRY- EMI DESIGNED THIS CUSTOM UNIT TO DO JUST THATCAN YOU SAY - GENIUS! BURLAP LAMINATED ROLLER SHADE!I thought it was time to add a little post to this old blog of mine and I remembered

DECOR FELLOW FABULOUS: APERTURE

2011-07-28T21:54:00.001-07:00

APERTURE FROM J ART IRONRecently, I have been doing some preliminary space planning and concept gathering for my "back up" Lake front rental on Austin's Lady Bird Lake. (Which is actually a river and NOW called Town Lake - but Lady Bird is so much more inspiring.) The building and its interiors are your ubiquitous modern meets efficient...imagine dark espresso cabinets, planned "walnut" wood

DECOR FELLOW FABULOUS: SPIRITED TIMES

2011-07-20T23:31:00.001-07:00

WINE FOR GOOD TIMES? COUNT ME INThe other week I needed to find some delicious wines to send to a few of my vendors as a "thank you" for all their hard work on a recent project. I had one of my assistants scouring wine purveyors all over this damn city and then it struck me that I live just a hop skip and jump away from a chic little boutique shop - Venokado. So I marched on in and the lovely

SO IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME!

2011-06-27T00:36:00.000-07:00

OKAY - I KNOW, I KNOWI know realize that a huge amount of time has passed by since the last post (in March?) and, most likely, I am writing this post only to myself as I am certain the followers have gone on their merry way. Well, it would be an understatement to say that life has taken over and things haven't really gone as imagined. However, I am here to say that even though I have not been

DECOR FELLOW: BEHIND THE SCENES OF SAAVEDRA DESIGN STUDIO

2011-03-03T21:06:00.000-08:00

CUSTOM MURANO GLASS CHANDELIER FOR WINE COUNTRY HOUSEThere are many signature elements to my design, besides paying keen attention to the most minute details, that I have become known for - and one of them is tackling some truly difficult custom designs. Ask any vendor or showroom and they will tell you that unless its a fabric order- odds are my purchase order is for an existing product that I

DECOR FELLOW: BEHIND THE SCENES OF SAAVEDRA DESIGN STUDIO

2011-02-15T01:07:00.001-08:00

WINE COUNTRY CALLINGFabulous Pendants: Wine RoomThe Study: Rich Chocolate, Aqua, Umber, Moss, Bronze and RedThe Pool PavilionIt's been sometime since the last post- and while I have been hard working away with most work "days" ending around 2-3 a.m.- I truly was racking my brain to think of what has been happening these past weeks worth sharing. Funny, considering that there are a million things